Welcome back, Cannabi-nerds!

If you are here, it can only mean one thing: you want us to drop some knowledge on you. I can dig it. If this is your maiden voyage into our “blogosphere” (I’m bringing it back), I would suggest checking out our Spectrum of Effects blog post before delving in here. The post is a general overview of the Mosaic+ Spectrum of Effects while each of the upcoming Spectrum posts will be Spotlights of the individual effects.

The first stop on our Spectrum of Effects tour du jour: REST.

The REST profile on our Spectrum of Effects can be summed up in two words: sedative and therapeutic. Strains that fall under the REST umbrella usually have dominant concentrations of myrcene, beta-caryophyllene and/or linalool. You may also find some limonene present in these strains. Because limonene interacts with the serotonin and dopamine receptors, the euphoric effect can be uplifting but can also translate as demure calm. There are other terpenes, of course, that have sedative and therapeutic properties but these four will be the ones you will see most often expressed in cannabis.

Our budtenders are likely to recommend REST strains to someone having trouble sleeping or trying to adjust to a new sleeping schedule, patients with chronic pain, patients with nausea, patients attempting weight gain, post surgical patients and any physically fit, active patients that may have suffered a rolled ankle or tweaked back.

Sit down and let yourself heal!

Popular “Rest” Strains at Mosaic:

**MENDO BREATH**
(OGKB x Mendo Montage)
THC: 16.5%; b-caryophyllene, myrcene, limonene

Staff Notes:
*Lauren - Immediate pain relief. I felt supported, consoled and tucked in. I feel a warm pressure on my lower back and shoulders.*
*Ashkon - Notable analgesic effects noticed within a 5-10 minute period. A nice soothing hug over your whole body, starts with a subtle outward tingle, then settles more into your core.*
Order Mendo Breath

**TRIPLE CHOCOLATE CHIP**
(Mint Chocolate Chip x Triple OG)
THC: 22.9; b-caryophyllene, limonene, myrcene

Staff Notes:
*Bradley - This is a great pre-bedtime smoke. It left me with heavy eyes and a calm mind, allowing me to completely relax while I lay in bed waiting for sleep to take me.*
Order Triple Chocolate Chip

**KRYPTO CHRONIC**
([Fruity Pebbles OG x Alien Cookies] x Jet Fuel Gelato)
THC: 24.5%; linalool, farnesene, limonene

Staff Notes:
Devin - Notes of blood orange and English leather on the nose. Pleasant numbing sensation on the back of the throat, not unlike a swig of cough syrup without the cherry medicine flavor. And no cough to boot! This strain is great for “feeling it” while gaming. It made me far less petulant about the chore of online grocery shopping than usual and it also helped me realize that my cat definitely understands door knobs.
Order Krypto Chronic

When to Consider a “Rest” Strain:

Terpene Profiles for “Rest” Strains

Myrcene, B-Caryophyllene, Linalool, Limonene

Myrcene
malty, musky, mangoes, muscle relaxer

The first and most abundant terpene that manifests in cannabis is myrcene. Myrcene can be found in lemongrass, eucalyptus, mangoes and herbs like thyme, basil, and hops. Cannabis high in myrcene concentration may smell musky, earthy or slightly sweet with a pepper-y punch. It’s therapeutic values include: muscle relaxation, pain relief, anti inflammatory and anti carcinogenic. It may also act as a neuroprotective agent and antioxidant. Myrcene also has the distinction of being a synergistic compound with THC meaning that each makes the other more efficacious when consumed together.

Caryophyllene
clove, cinnamon, CB2 receptor, crazy therapeutic

The second most abundant terpene that appears in cannabis is beta-Caryophyllene, also called simply Caryophyllene (carry-OFF-uh-leen or CARRY-oh-fye-leen). Caryophyllene’s claim to fame is its ability to interact with the CB2 receptors in our bodies, making it a very effective anti-inflammatory. It is a wonderful anxiolytic and can be found in hops, cloves, oregano, cinnamon, rosemary, allspice, fig and Roman chamomile. Strains high in Caryophyllene tend to have a warm, peppery nose and sometimes even an organic funkiness.

Linalool
lavender, little spicy, languorous, lost my train of thought

The first and most abundant terpene that manifests in cannabis is myrcene. Myrcene can be found in lemongrass, eucalyptus, mangoes and herbs like thyme, basil, and hops. Cannabis high in myrcene concentration may smell musky, earthy or slightly sweet with a pepper-y punch. It’s therapeutic values include: muscle relaxation, pain relief, anti inflammatory and anti carcinogenic. It may also act as a neuroprotective agent and antioxidant. Myrcene also has the distinction of being a synergistic compound with THC meaning that each makes the other more efficacious when consumed together.

Limonene
lemon, lime, level up, laugh and the world laughs with you

And so we’ve arrived, here she is: the veritable poster child of cannabis terpenes; the Saturday morning cartoons of our top contenders: limonene! If any terpene on this list could pull down it’s Ray Bans and give the double finger guns, it would be this one. Easily the most recognizable terpene and arguably the most approachable, limonene’s claim to fame is its immediately familiar aroma and its ability to interact directly with our serotonin and dopamine receptors resulting in euphoria and a generally more positive outlook. These effects, as well as laughing at a cat playing the piano on the internet, are all high on the list of possibilities for your day. Although it remains unclear how limonene achieves this effect, be it simple olfactory stimulation or actual central nervous system interaction, if all is sunny in the garden, why meddle?

There are seven “effects” on our spectrum: Rest, Reflect, Casual, Balance, Focus, Inspire, Active—and every medicated item at Mosaic+ falls somewhere on that spectrum.

Next time on Spectrum Spotlight: we move out of REST’s billowy embrace and squarely into the camp of introspective daydreamers and happy little accidents: REFLECT. Stay tuned for our next Spectrum Spotlight to see why REFLECT is the AM Gold of the Mosaic+ Spectrum of Effects. Don’t be a stranger! And don’t forget to check out our Instagram from time to time, our amazing team of social media gurus post content constantly and it is all worth your time. Ta!

Stay tuned for a more in-depth breakdown of our Spectrum of Effects in coming posts, or just come see us at Mosaic+ Dispensary to hear it right from the source!